Bridport News
Sun, 24 May 2026 09:19:00 +0100Residents near dangerous road 'vulnerable' and 'scared' after car crashed into home
Residents living beneath a busy and dangerous road have been left feeling vulnerable after it took four months for the council to fix a fence which was destroyed when a car crashed into a house
Sun, 24 May 2026 09:13:58 +0100Police apologise for 'any distress or disruption caused' following incident
Police have apologised for 'any distress or disruption caused' following an incident in Bridport
Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Step into Dorset’s hidden woodland steeped in royal hunts and Roman history
Try this stunning Dorset walk through ancient woodland, Roman roads and historic hunting grounds once loved by kings. Full route, tips and highlights included.
Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100The tiny hidden Dorset graveyard with a miraculous escape at its heart
Explore the story of Daniel’s Knowle near Beaminster, a hidden Dorset graveyard linked to the Monmouth Rebellion and a remarkable escape.
Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Inside stunning Dorset cinema at 100 – but its future now hangs in the balance
Bridport’s Electric Palace is celebrating 100 years but is now up for sale. Take a nostalgic look back at the Dorset cinema’s history.
Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +010010 of the best value for money places to eat in Dorset - according to diners
From pub classics to coastal seafood - these are the best value restaurants in west and south Dorset, according to reviews from those who've eaten there
Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100The Dorset lake that changes colour – and where nothing can live
Here's the story behind Dorset’s blue pool at Furzebrook, the colour-changing lake where nothing can live
Sat, 23 May 2026 17:49:19 +0100Crash closes part of A35 as drivers warned 'avoid the area'
Part of the A35 is closed due to a crash at Dorchester - as drivers are warned to avoid the area
Sat, 23 May 2026 02:43:00 +0100Concern after number of dogs become ill in town
Residents have raised concerns after several dogs have mysteriously become ill in west Dorset
Sat, 23 May 2026 02:46:00 +0100Cancer survivor, 75, soars above Dorset in daring charity wing walk
A breast cancer survivor from west Dorset has taken to the skies in a daredevil move to raise money for a charity that helped her through one of the toughest chapters of her life
Thu, 21 May 2026 02:09:00 +0100Acclaimed west Dorset chef opens new restaurant
A highly acclaimed chef from west Dorset has returned to his roots and opened a restaurant in Lyme Regis
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +010090s pop star's special bond with Dorset village
90s pop star Chesney Hawkes has long had a special connection to Dorset, shaped by his friendship with Cerne Abbas resident Vic Irvine, who sadly passed away in 2025.
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Axminster Tools secures future under new ownership
The woodworking specialists have secured a future under new ownership following a challenging period for the wider retail sector.
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100'This news worries me' - fears over plans to axe GPs' role in writing sick notes
A reader has told of their concern about planned changes to GP sick notes for mental health sufferers
Sat, 23 May 2026 03:42:00 +0100Former Navy man with limiting illness completes back to back marathons
A former Navy man battling a debilitating disease has just completed back-to-back marathons in aid of charity
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:09:00 +0100Fun-filled community event returns TODAY
Excitement is building as a popular community event returns to west Dorset today
Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Dear England full cast list for BBC sports drama series starring Joseph Fiennes
Dear England is a BBC facts-based sports drama, starring Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate as he takes on the England national team manager role
Fri, 22 May 2026 13:32:42 +0100Three to appear in court over goat thefts
Three people are due to appear in court in connection to goat thefts in West Dorset - more than two years on.
Fri, 22 May 2026 12:57:31 +0100Reform defeated as Lib Dems hold in county council by-election
The Liberal Democrats have defeated Reform in the Bridport Dorset Council by-election.
Fri, 22 May 2026 12:45:51 +0100Lib Dems hold West Bay in town council by-election
LIBERAL Democrat candidate Neil Barnes has been elected to Bridport Town Council, winning the West Bay Ward by-election.
Fri, 22 May 2026 16:56:45 +0100PICTURES: Royal visit and heavy horses launch county show
Heavy horses, celebrity appearances and a royal visit helped draw thousands of people through the gates as the Devon County Show returned for another year
Fri, 22 May 2026 02:40:00 +0100Mayor reflects on 'privilege' of serving town as she steps down
The former mayor of Bridport has reflected on serving the ‘best town ever’ as she hands the role over
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Weather forecast for Bridport over upcoming Bank Holiday weekend
Bridport weather forecast: Warm, sunny intervals from Friday 22 May to Monday 25 May, highs up to 27°C. Met Office predicts rising pollen levels by Monday.
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100What's on in cinemas in Bridport and other Dorset towns this weekend
The first Star Wars film in 7 years, a British rom-com film, and a children’s animated film are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:16:37 +0100Controversial waste incinerator to operate from 2030
DEVELOPERS of a controversial waste incinerator on Portland have confirmed that they are on track to be operational by 2030
Thu, 21 May 2026 07:37:52 +0100All you need to know as polls open for local elections
Polling stations across Bridport and West Bay have opened for council elections this morning
Thu, 21 May 2026 02:15:00 +0100'Villains' flood village streets for quirky festival
Film and TV villains have flooded the streets of two west Dorset villages as a quirky festival is back and bigger than ever
Thu, 21 May 2026 02:27:00 +0100Council tax increase could help save at risk fire stations
INCREASING council tax contributions to the fire service could provide a short term solution to saving at risk fire stations
Thu, 21 May 2026 02:16:00 +0100Town celebrates iconic figure's birthday
A pioneering fossil collector and source of immense pride for Lyme Regis would have celebrated her birthday today, with a number of exciting items commemorating her legacy coming to town
Thu, 21 May 2026 00:02:00 +0100Listed building among Bridport planning applications
A VARIETY of planning applications has been lodged across Bridport, highlighting a mix of home improvements and heritage upgrades.
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:28:26 +0100Concern for missing teenager last seen in Dorset
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing teenager last seen in Dorset
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:36:50 +0100Newly surfaced street to be dug up for roadworks
Delays are being reported on East Street as roadworks begin in the area
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:14:50 +0100New mayor decided for town
The new mayor of Lyme Regis for the next year has been decided this evening, and its familiar face
Wed, 20 May 2026 09:35:00 +0100Arrest warrant issued after ex-councillor who stole from man fails to attend court
A former town councillor who stole money from a vulnerable elderly man failed to turn up to court for sentencing
Wed, 20 May 2026 03:10:00 +0100‘Please be patient’: Plea to motorists as tunnel traffic lights spark frustration
Frustrated motorists are being reminded that running temporary red lights at a tunnel is not only unsafe, but is also causing even longer delays
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:48:57 +0100Residents celebrate as solar farm near Somerset-Dorset border scrapped
Plans to deliver a new solar farm near the Dorset national landscape have been scrapped by the Planning Inspectorate following a public inquiry
Sat, 16 May 2026 02:06:00 +0100Local elections tomorrow
Elections for two roles within the council in Bridport are taking place next week
Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:10 +0100Major changes proposed for High Street in Dorset town
NEW planning applications across Lyme Regis have been submitted to Dorset Council, signalling another wave of residential upgrades and tourism‑related improvements in the area
Wed, 20 May 2026 04:04:00 +0100Prehistoric animal remains discovered in west Dorset
A collection of rare animal bones has been discovered in west Dorset that are estimated to be thousands of years old
Wed, 20 May 2026 09:50:09 +0100Council rejects plans to convert old tearooms into home
PLANS to turn a former tearoom and adjoining storage areas in Morcombelake into a home have been rejected by Dorset Council, which said the applicant failed to demonstrate that the community no longer needed the facility.
Wed, 20 May 2026 09:30:00 +0100West Dorset firefighters called to help extinguish recycling facility blaze
Firefighters from west Dorset helped extinguish a blaze affecting a recycling facility yesterday afternoon
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:50:00 +0100Dorset Council lays out new plans for a 'brighter future'
NEW ways of working and a brighter future – despite financial pressures – have been laid out as a pathway to the future by Dorset Council.
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:46:44 +0100Dorset Council lays out new plans for a 'brighter future'
NEW ways of working and a brighter future – despite financial pressures – have been laid out as a pathway to the future by Dorset Council.
Wed, 20 May 2026 12:06:44 +0100Planning decisions across Bridport and Lyme Regis
A SERIES of planning applications across Bridport and Lyme Regis have been decided by Dorset Council, paving the way for a new round of home improvements and property upgrades in the area.
Wed, 20 May 2026 02:30:00 +0100From bathtub races to aerial displays: All we know so far about town's lifeboat week
Excitement is building as a town prepares to celebrate 200 years of a lifeboat station
Wed, 20 May 2026 03:20:00 +0100Group fights for fairer treatment for people suffering with debilitating illness
A group dedicated to supporting the multiple sclerosis community are fighting for fairer treatment of the disease across Dorset
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Lyme Regis school students take part in Ten Tors event in Dartmoor
Students from the Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis participated in the annual Ten Tors event, which took place over two days from May 8 to May 10.
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Acclaimed country-pop duo to perform festive show at Bridport venue this year
Ward Thomas, the UK country-pop duo made up of twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas, will perform at Bridport's Electric Palace on December 10.
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Local RAF association group awarded trophy
Bridport and Lyme Regis RAFA, with 37 members, has been recognised for its commitment and impact by being awarded the Area President's Trophy.
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Students in Lyme Regis visited by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) recently visited Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis, to provide first aid training.